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What is ME

ME stands for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.
Benign Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS) is a multisystem, complex, acquired illness with symptoms related
mainly to the dysfunction of the brain, gastro-intestinal, immune, endocrine and cardiac systems. ME/PVFS has been classified as a neurological
disorder in the World Health Organisation's International Classification of Diseases since 1969 (ICD 10 G93.3).
Since 1992, the term "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" (CFS) has been included in the Alphabetical Index and indexed to G93.3.

The Chief Medical Officer's Report on the
subject of CFS/ME (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) issued in January 2002 recognises that "CFS/ME should be classed as a chronic condition
with long term effects on health, alongside other illnesses such as multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease

To date there is no known specific medical diagnostic test to determine or confirm a correct diagnosis nor is there any specific treatment
for this condition.

Our annual international Conferences and research Colloquiums are designed to
bring together researchers, clinicians, patient groups and patients/carers in order to make
progress in research into ME.
These are CPD-Accredited events held in London.
Our conference trailer is below.

SUPPORT INVEST in ME Research
SUPPORT BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH into ME

By buying an Invest in ME Research wristband you will be helping IiMER in its work as well as promoting the message that biomedical research into ME is
the only way to make real progress in finding treatments and cures for this illness - via our Centre of Excellence for ME.

Sell them to friends, family, work colleagues - even in your local library, GP surgery or hospital.

These IiMER wristbands may be purchased in packages of
5.

To purchase and pay online use the boxes below or pay
by cheque.

PAY ONLINE

Choose location from drop down box

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PAY by CHEQUE

Send a cheque, made payable to
Invest in ME Research , to the following address, indicating
how many you would like -
Invest in ME Research
PO Box 561
Eastleigh SO50 0GQ
Hampshire
UK

IiMER Posters

We have a number of posters available which can be downloaded, or in some cases ordered from the charity.
These can be useful as leaflets during ME Awareness Month and beyond.
We are happy to provide leaflets to groups and to support others' campaigns - if we have the financial resources to do so

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The views expressed on this web site by contributors and others do not necessarily represent those of Invest in ME Research.

No medical recommendations are given or implied.

Patients with any illness are recommended to consult their personal physician at all times.

The views expressed at the Invest in ME Research International ME Conferences and at other Invest in ME Research conferences by the
presenters and delegates
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The materials presented at the Invest in ME Research International ME Conferences do not constitute medical advice.

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loss or other medical problems arising
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